Utah Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson is calling for an end to federal threats directed at state officials who refuse to turn over private voter information.
The Department of Homeland Security on Friday increased efforts by the Trump administration to address what the president describes as lapses in election security. According to reports, the agency has threatened state officials with prison time if they fail to comply with federal demands.
In Washington, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin spoke to reporters regarding the administration's stance on election security measures.
The tension follows recent efforts by the Department of Homeland Security to address alleged gaps in the security of elections.
